Suffering from a foot stress fracture can be frustrating and challenging, especially when it disrupts your daily activities and mobility. The healing time for a foot stress fracture can vary depending on several factors, including the severity of the fracture, your overall health, and adherence to treatment protocols. Generally, foot stress fractures take approximately six to eight weeks to heal, but in some cases, it may take longer for complete recovery. During this period, it is wise to follow your podiatrist’s recommendations diligently, which may include rest, immobilization with a cast or boot, and avoiding weight-bearing activities. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and staying hydrated can support the healing process. As tempting as it may be to return to normal activities, rushing the healing process can prolong recovery and increase the risk of re-injury. If you have a stress fracture, it is strongly suggested that you are under the care of a podiatrist who can offer you appropriate treatment options.

Activities where too much pressure is put on the feet can cause stress fractures. To learn more, contact Philip C. Caswell, DPM from Family Foot & Ankle Care. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.

Dealing with Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Stress fractures occur in the foot and ankle when muscles in these areas weaken from too much or too little use.  The feet and ankles then lose support when walking or running from the impact of the ground. Since there is no protection, the bones receive the full impact of each step. Stress on the feet can cause cracks to form in the bones, thus creating stress fractures.

What Are Stress Fractures?

Stress fractures occur frequently in individuals whose daily activities cause great impact on the feet and ankles. Stress factors are most common among:

• Runners                                  
• People affected with Osteoporosis
• Tennis or basketball players
• Gymnasts
• High impact workouts

Symptoms

Pain from the fractures occur in the area of the fractures and can be constant or intermittent. It will often cause sharp or dull pain with swelling and tenderness. Engaging in any kind of activity which involves high impact will aggravate pain.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Sparta, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.